I got my NZ reg first time, here's some advice

[spud1976]

Spud, did you send certified copies or original certificates?
cheers
Jules

i did both, certified copies for my degree and other important stuff. Solicitor certified them for £5 a page.

spud

[HelenW]

Just wanted to say thank you for posting this advice it was really helpful. I am just starting putting my profile together and am trying to gather as much info as possible.

[Pico]

I am finishing my portfolio but still have some questions:

1. I have a copy of syllabus stamped by the university on each page. Does the university have to send a copy DIRECTLY to the NZ board instead?

2. I have an original copy of the IELTS result. Do I have to request a copy to be sent DIRECTLY from the IELTS centre to the board?

3. I kept some reflective statements for some in-service trainings I had in the past, do I have to certify them?

4. I took some courses in the past and according to the applicaton package, it will be good to send the course outline as well. Apart from certifying the certificates, do I have to certify the course outline?

As each page costs and it's ridiculously expensive here, I hope I can only notify those documents that I have to. BTW, as I have left my old jobs for a while, I won't be able to get my boss to certify the documents for me.

Hope somebody can give me advice.

Thanks in advance.

[spud1976]

I am finishing my portfolio but still have some questions:

1. I have a copy of syllabus stamped by the university on each page. Does the university have to send a copy DIRECTLY to the NZ board instead?

no you send it, all together

2. I have an original copy of the IELTS result. Do I have to request a copy to be sent DIRECTLY from the IELTS centre to the board?

?? unsure I would guess you send it

3. I kept some reflective statements for some in-service trainings I had in the past, do I have to certify them?

only if you are photocopying them

4. I took some courses in the past and according to the applicaton package, it will be good to send the course outline as well. Apart from certifying the certificates, do I have to certify the course outline?

no

As each page costs and it's ridiculously expensive here, I hope I can only notify those documents that I have to. BTW, as I have left my old jobs for a while, I won't be able to get my boss to certify the documents for me.

Hope somebody can give me advice.

Thanks in advance.

sound life you got most of it covered, post it all off they will post you back a letter saying they would like further clarification or thye can't except certain thing, this happened to me but it wasn't a problem, they are very helpful when you have posted it in

good luck

[veronix]

sound life you got most of it covered, post it all off they will post you back a letter saying they would like further clarification or thye can't except certain thing, this happened to me but it wasn't a problem, they are very helpful when you have posted it in

good luck

Hi spud, wow you're a busy man since you got your registration. Thanks for helping out us.

Just wanted to ask you few questions I seem to be stuck with:

1. about letters supporting your experience/competencies - I got my peers, seniors to write letters confirming my experience and competency. On the board's website there is a form 'validation of work history' that has to be fiiled in by referee and posted straight to NZ - does it include only my employers/managers or did you use it to prove any other activities/competencies? did you use the form at all?

2. did you reference few different competencies with the same paper/letter e.g. if one senior writes about your communication skills, time management, research and so on in one letter I presume I can use it to prove more then one competency?

3. how did you start writing the portfolio. did you use table format? would you be so kind to give an example of one of the sub competencies how you wrote it?

thanks for your effort
W.

[spud1976]

Hi spud, wow you're a busy man since you got your registration. Thanks for helping out us.

Just wanted to ask you few questions I seem to be stuck with:

1. about letters supporting your experience/competencies - I got my peers, seniors to write letters confirming my experience and competency. On the board's website there is a form 'validation of work history' that has to be fiiled in by referee and posted straight to NZ - does it include only my employers/managers or did you use it to prove any other activities/competencies? did you use the form at all?

2. did you reference few different competencies with the same paper/letter e.g. if one senior writes about your communication skills, time management, research and so on in one letter I presume I can use it to prove more then one competency?

3. how did you start writing the portfolio. did you use table format? would you be so kind to give an example of one of the sub competencies how you wrote it?

thanks for your effort
W.

Hi

1. yes i used it and i used it for various rotations eg neuro, ortho etc

2. yes I numbered the letter and kept ref to letter 1

3. I made a front page with my ref numbered and kept referring to this. for example 1. letter from neuro rotation 2. CV 3. inservice training on cervical spine. I used this then in my portfolio to reference, eg blah blah (pg 1 : number 3). I have already given as example on how i wrote it, above.

[Pico]

I have questions about declaration. If the notary public can only provide a standard statement of '... a true copy of the original document' instead of the required '.... true copy of the original document sighted'. Will that be OK? As according to the notary public I consulted, they only need to see the photocopies and even I bring both the originals and the photocopies, they will still give me the same statement i.e. without the word 'sighted'.

Will the NZ board accept it? Anyone has the documents declared without the exact wordings but were still accepted by the board.

I am getting frustrated as the NZ board has revised the competencies and the old one will only be used if the application is received by them by 1 Sept 2009. And I don't think I will have all the stuff ready by that time. The new competencies seem more specific 'items' on physiotherapy management. As my university no longer keeps my student placement reports and at that time, the students were not allowed to possess any of those copies, I don't have much documents to give evidence on those specific, precise items.

Thanks in advance.

[erine09]

Hi Pico

Sorry can be any help with your question. But so glad you mentioned the change of competencies I had even realised! It is very annoying as I have been doing mine for the past 4 months. I am hoping to get them finished soon. Hope it is in on time or I will be very pissed off!!!!

[veronix]

Erine, I'm the same. only noticed the new competencies yesterday!!!

[veronix]

Hi spud,

when writing your portfolio how much evidence did you use to support one sub competency? for examlpe: comp 1.1.2 about human structure - did you write that it was covered in your uni or did you also say about courses and in-services you attended (e.g. course on ankle rehab that started with revising anatomy and function. anything else?
I understand that the more the better but how much is sufficient?

thanks

[spud1976]

Hi spud,

when writing your portfolio how much evidence did you use to support one sub competency? for examlpe: comp 1.1.2 about human structure - did you write that it was covered in your uni or did you also say about courses and in-services you attended (e.g. course on ankle rehab that started with revising anatomy and function. anything else?
I understand that the more the better but how much is sufficient?

thanks

I did both, if they can't accept it they will post it back saying so, i put in as much RELEVANT info in that i could

[sarahw-j]

Firstly thanks, that advice is really helpful. Am struggling to prove the structre of New Zealand physio health care. have tried physio board and the NZ society bu without much luck. Any suggestions would be greatfully received!!!

[Fiona]

Hi thanks for your advice! I am nearly finished doing all the competencies and have started to contact places in NZ regarding jobs. was just wondering if you have found work in New Zealand or have any advice on the best way to go about this!
Any info would be helpful

[spud1976]

Hi

I just filled in a cv and went to NZSP -New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc. and sent it off. You will be offered a job as long as you are going within the next 1 - 2 months, but you need to have your registration also. Don't go through agency as they are basically advertising the same job as NZSP -New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists Inc.

good luck

[rohitsawalkar.physio]

hi spud,
i am an indian train physio with 4 and half yr of my under graduate and one and half yr of exp oin professional sports teams as physio. my under gradute academics are realy good stood in the univ merit list. i am aslo going for my pg for double masters in sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy @ univ of south australia..in jan09.do you still think that new zealanders will still restrict me in gaining a registration cse i have an indian ug..
plz help dude

[Carrie]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience, Spud. If you decide to do hospital work do contact me. You're right about agencies. They charge a fee which some employers do not have a budget for so employers tend to advertise in NZSP and their own careers websites in the first instance. I would like to encourage the rest of you to gain your registration as without it you cannot be employed as Physio's.

There are currently jobs in beautiful North Shore City, the wild West (Waitakere), and cultural Counties Manukau, all here in Auckland awaiting physio's who have got their registration. Those of you (e.g. graduates from 3year UK programmes) who are prepared to take exams could also explore the Trans Tasman pathway (The Physiotherapy Board: Registration - Australian). You could apply for Therapy Assistant positions whilst you get your qualification, or any job if you are here on holiday/work (working holiday visa).

Those from 4 year programmes e.g. Irish grads, who are keen to head this way - do hurry up with your registration. Entry level positions get more competitive towards the end of the year with local university graduates in the market.

As for those with experience in Medical, Surgical, Orthopaedics, etc, you have an edge over others. Many have come from UK, Canada, Ireland; some have stayed on and some have continued with their travels and antipodean adventures.

[ruchidel1]

Hi

Can anyone tell me how we can get Annual Practising Certificate after getting NZ registration? I think we need APC to apply for Australian registration. I am unaware of the process and wanted to make sure before starting making portfolio.
Please give me your valuable advise... many thanks..

[alice]

Hi, thank you for the info. I am near completing my portfolio and I have a few questions...
How did you put the portfolio together? It says in the info not to use binders or folders or staples etc. How did you organise it all without these things? I worry that it may fall apart in the post!
How many letters of validation did you end up with? I'm not sure what is excessive and what is appropriate.
Thanks

[spud1976]

Hi

I just put it together and put it in a big plastic envelope, folded & taped it tight then put it in another plastic envelope.
i had about 6-7 letters, i would be the believer that more info the better, if there is a problem they will get back to you.


good luck, hope this helps

Paul

[Waikato]

Keep at it.......


We have had many UK and Irish physio's work for our private musculo clinics in the north island over the last two years. (about 20 this year). I will ask the ones who work near and with me to check this thread occasionally and see if there is any advice they can help out with.
They reported many similar challenges to the ones written in this thread.
There are two more arriving in the next month from Northern Ireland so they will be aware of any recent changes or requirements.
We are having loads of fun currently as the one year visas are running out. I have a couple applying for the two year work visa and one physio trying to gain residency at the moment.
The Physio who is applying for residency is battling a little as she had two recent holidays. For residency you need to demonstrate 3 solid months of employment.

Paul.

[amroosh81]

at the 1st thanks you spud a lot for your very very good information for us and i want to ask 2 Questions
1- hom many paper your protoflio you did and how you numrate your papers totaly?
2- i know you write before exampel for one item but i want to know what i will be interst in my protoflio the BIG item 1, 2 , 3 or supdevsion one 1,1 1,2 1,3 or sup sup devsion 1.1.1 1.2.1 1.1 3 and if you interst in the written in 1.2 give me please example details to how exactly you write it for example the comptancy for anatomy and cells do you start to demonstrate what you learn or jsut you wirte sallybus page 23 56 43 only and this only fro example please i want to know more if you please
i'm physiotherapist from egypt have bachelor degree 4years study and one year trainne and have credit hour more than 2000 hour and my degree ver good with houner degree cairo university May 2002 do you, and all my study with in english 100% do you recomend me to start in the process or not please i want to know as i fix my status 11 monthes ago after i prepar all my paper except protoflio .
thanks alot again for reading this massage and waiting your response.

[nel]

I am an Indian trained physio four yrs exp.recently got offer for admission in PG diploma sports and ex science UNIVERSITY OF aUCKLAND.My spouse having similar profile with good hospital exp.-4 yrs.is planning to apply for reg.All the posts are making it sound impossible for indians to get reg. is it that impossible or it varies with individual indians acc to ur syllabus,course content, exp and profile.pl suggest.

[spud1976]

I'm not Indian so i don't know but read page 6 of what i posted on my first post ttp://www.physioboard.org.nz/docs/f...s_aug_2007.pdf

[nel]

I am going to start with the nz reg preparation.other than the first pdf,rest are showing errors.can u pl suggest websites to refer.I believe all the advice by spud is here, if there is any other points of help missing,pl let me know.many thanks.

[spud1976]

I am going to start with the nz reg preparation.other than the first pdf,rest are showing errors.can u pl suggest websites to refer.I believe all the advice by spud is here, if there is any other points of help missing,pl let me know.many thanks.

The 1st & 4th ones work, try
The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand > Registration Competencies the website has changed slightly?

Spud